Five great Texas road trips for families

Spending a few days away from Houston is as easy as packing up the car, getting the kids and picking a destination. Check out these ideas in and around Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, New Braunfels and San Antonio.

By Chron.com staff

Photo: Matt York/AP

Image 1of/26

Caption

Close

Image 1 of 26

Family road trip number 1: Austin

Less than three hours from Houston by car with plenty of great food, history and fun.

Family road trip number 1: Austin

Less than three hours from Houston by car with plenty of great food, history and fun.

Photo: Eschipul, Flickr

Family road trip number 1: Austin Less than three hours from... Photo-1258747.19403 - Houston Chronicle

Image 2 of 26

Austin attraction:

Barton Springs Pool
This naturally spring-fed pool is a cool spot for a hot summer’s day.

Austin attraction:

Barton Springs Pool
This naturally spring-fed pool is a cool spot for a hot summer’s day.